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CVE-2013-4342 Details
Description
xinetd does not enforce the user and group configuration directives for TCPMUX services, which causes these services to be run as root and makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging another vulnerability in a service.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-264 | Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| xinetd xinetd | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| redhat enterprise linux | 5 6.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 13, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 2, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 22, 2019 | CPE Deprecation Remap | [email protected] |
| Jul 1, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |